NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As has been the case for holidays in the recent past, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.
TDOT made the announcement this week via press release.
TDOT says crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists traveling across the state this upcoming holiday weekend.
Motorists can expect to encounter some long-term lane closures on construction projects that will remain in place. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers may be on-site in construction zones, and reduced speed limits will still be in effect. For the safety of everyone traveling and working on the roadways, motorists are urged to adhere to all posted speed limits, especially in work zones. Slower speeds are necessary in work zones due to the temporary roadway layout and will be enforced. Please also move over and slow down for HELP Units and other first responders assisting motorists.
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